MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3s year 1983

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Pass percent:62.24%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3 year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:723 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	44
Headlamp aim out of alignment	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	38
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Registration plate issues	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	20
Brake pipe excessively corroded	20
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Front brake application uneven	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside nearside front brake binding \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Brake linkage locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings arm on the lower end of the steering relay at offside front chassis \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BY STEERING BOX \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of spring \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front and rear of spring \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member corroded on inner section of chassis \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member corroded on inner section of chassis \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member corroded on lower section of chassis \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength round nsr spring mounting \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength round osr spring mounting \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Lower Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front chassis cross member \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn both leaf spring eye bushes \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear eye bush \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear eye bush \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis shock mount/spring mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis shock mount/spring mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor under pedals (6.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassi 2 holes as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassi 3 holes as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached pinch bolt loose on spline \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swivel \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigour \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering drivers footwell around peddles \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Rear Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front leaf sprin mounting \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|1.2.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Towbar retaining device missing \|6.6.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering control arm \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Emissions not tested \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak \|8.2.1.1 \|b\|\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type \|6.6.2\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens badly faded \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Centre Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator excessively weakened by corrosion \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.1b\|	1
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/leaf spring mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Centre Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short \|1.9.2b\|	1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3s year 1983

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